Best Winter Skincare Tips to Keep in Mind

Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Mary Anne Velasco

Winter is just around the corner, which means it is time to
start preparing for the weather and its impact on our skin. I’ve talked about
wanting to invest in laser treatments to prevent acne breakouts and to clear up
any old acne marks; I might do that before the season comes.

There are also some beauty routines and skincare tips I picked
up from friends and experts. These tips are helping me prepare better for this
winter. I’m going to share the best ones with you in this post.

Moisturise More

It is not uncommon for our skin to get dry – and I do mean
really dry – during the winter. The cold air is causing the skin to produce less
natural oil, making it dry much faster than you think. The best way to prevent
dry skin and other problems it may cause is by moisturising more.

There are moisturisers designed specifically for winter, but you don’t
actually need to get them just to keep your skin healthy and beautiful. Your
existing moisturising cream will do just fine. If there’s one thing you should
change, it’s the foundation you use.

You can mix equal parts moisturizer and foundation to help keep
the skin healthy. There are also tinted moisturisers you can use the same way as
you would a foundation or BB cream. You can look just as stunning without having
to deal with dry patches.

Exfoliate Once a Week

Adding a nice, relaxing face massage and exfoliation to your
weekly beauty routine will also help you get through the winter without
suffering from skin problems. There are a few products to use, too. The Skin Doctors
Cosmeceuticals Powerbrasion Crystals is definitely one of the must-have
products for the season, especially since it can target acne and prevent future
breakouts.

The same brand has a complete Powerbrasion System to help you
exfoliate and maintain a healthy skin during the winter. While the system can be
used regularly and will help you solve a lot of problems you may be having with
your skin, it is a particularly good kit to have when you start seeing dry spots
around certain areas.

Never Skip Your Sunscreen

Just because it is cold outside, it doesn’t mean there are no UV
lights lurking around the corner waiting to ruin your skin. In fact, during
those days with clear sky and light breeze, the cold temperature can be very
deceiving. You’re actually getting a lot of UV rays from the sun. Never skip
your sunscreen if you really want to protect the health of your skin.

Having a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 in your
handbag definitely helps. You can apply a thin layer of sunscreen whenever
necessary. Some makeup and moisturizers also contain sunscreen, so you can use
them as substitutes.

Keep these tips in mind and stick to the beauty routines you
already have. Maintaining a healthy and beautiful skin through the cold days of
winter should not be a problem at all. Don’t forget to have some glycerine or
mineral oil so you can always treat dry spots quickly.